Depending on which 3D printer you buy, it can be a fairly quick or long process to put it together. Once that’s done, we have to look for software to aid our 3D printing journey, so most people wonder what software they need for 3D printing. I’ll answer that question in this article, so hopefully,…
One time, I remember trying to start off a 3D print, but my filament just wasn’t feeding through properly. It took me a while to finally figure out what was happening, why it was happening, and how to fix it. This article will detail that process and some quick solutions to help you if you…
I was sitting here, with my 3D printer in action and thought to myself, is there a way to describe the smell of 3D printing? Most people don’t really think about this until they get a filament or resin which is quite harsh, so I set out to find out whether 3D printing smells and…
When you 3D print an object you can’t see the bottom layer until the print is finished, where you might run into an issue of the bottom of the 3D print looking bad. This can be pretty frustrating, especially for large prints but luckily there is a solution to this problem. Whether you have an…
Getting the perfect 3D printing quality depends on many factors, the temperature is one of the main ones. Based on this, many people wonder whether you can 3D print in a cold or hot room. This article is going to answer exactly that so you have a better idea of your 3D printing capabilities. You…
After finishing a fairly long 3D print, you might notice that there are strange vertical lines or banding on your models. This isn’t a usual effect with 3D printing, and it means there is some underlying problem that is creating these vertical lines on the side of your print. Luckily, there are a few simple…
Regardless of if you have been in the 3D printing field or have just heard about it, 3D printed food is an amazing idea that is very real. I think the first question on people’s minds is, does 3D printed food actually taste good? I’m going to detail exactly that and much more. 3D printed…
The nozzle and hotend on your 3D printer go through plenty when it comes to 3D printing, so properly cleaning them is essential. If you don’t properly clean them, you can run into quality issues and inconsistent extrusion. The best way to clean your 3D printer nozzle and hotend are to take apart the hotend…
You’ve got your trusty 3D printer along with your favorite brand of filament, but for some reason you’re getting some poor quality prints, or your material is even popping for some reason. Chances are, you probably didn’t think about the humidity and moisture your filament is absorbing in the air. Many people have been affected…
You have your 3D printer set up and ready to print, then you start the extrusion process, but nothing is extruding. This is a problem that some people experience, which is frustrating, but there are some fixes that you can try to fix this issue. The best way to fix a 3D printer not extruding…